9:07 AM.That was the exact time we prepared to set out. The Subjugation team members were already outside the gate of the camp, looking beyond it and at the looming fate that was in store for them.Our forces consisted of exactly seventy-five members. Adam was appointed the leader of the group, as expected.The remaining members of the camp consisted of those who were involved in the borehole and planting project. Since no manpower could be spared, anyone who had no important role in the Camp was made to participate in the Subjugation.Everyone already knew this, so there were no complaints.“Now then… depart!!!” Charles raised his voice, encouraging everyone to leave for their impending doom or victory.Tasha accompanied us, serving as Adam’s assistant leader since she was older and more experienced.Of course, this was well calculated by Charles. After all, if he, the Camp leader couldn’t join in on the battle as a result of the obligations he had, which was to observe the pertinen

After fighting the Demons who ambushed our squad, a majority of the Subjugation members were exhausted. Majority of them hadn’t exerted themselves to that degree before, so it was only natural.The adrenaline had already worn off, and many were beginning to feel the built-up tension surface. Since we had also been walking for quite some time, Adam made the right call for us to rest.A select few, including Adam, went to pick up the Demon Cores that were scattered around. I would have liked to observe one and check the Skills hidden within the cores, but someone of my caliber wasn’t given access to the glowing stones.‘There’s no need to rush… there are many more at our final destination.’ I reasoned.As we took our break, water was distributed to everyone, but not food. Not only were we to manage our resources, but food would only weigh us down at this point. We would soon be on our way, anyway.Even as I took my seat away from everyone, I could sense the tension in everyone’s hearts.